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Blue Tang |
| Scientific Name: |
Paracanthurus hepatus |
| Range: |
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans |
| Habitat: |
Coral reefs |
| Natural Diet: |
Marine algae, brine shrimp,
seaweeds and other small micro organisms |
| Zoo Diet: |
Brine shrimp, capelin,
chopped squid, broccoli and peas |
Physical
Characteristics: |
An oval-shaped fish with a
hard beak-like mouth that scrapes algae from the rock. Will grow eight
to twelve inches in length. Has sharp spines on each side of its
tail. When disturbed, these spines unfold from a groove and can
inflict serious wounds. (This is why the fish is often referred to
as a surgeonfish.) |
| Behavior: |
Active, always on the move,
resting at night |
| Reproduction: |
Fertilization of the eggs
occurs externally by the male. Young blue tang begin life a bright
yellow color with blue spots near the eyes. |
| Notes: |
There are many varieties of
tang including blue, yellow, sailfin and purple. |
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